Graham Vivian Sutherland - Le Serpent

This refined etching and aquatint by Graham Vivian Sutherland reveals the artist’s distinctive ability to elevate natural forms into evocative, allegorical images. The earthy palette and meticulous textures create an atmosphere suspended between observation and imagination, characteristic of Sutherland’s poetic vision.

What makes this impression particularly rare is the handwritten dedication replacing the customary edition number. Rather than belonging to a standard numbered series, this print was personally inscribed by the artist, making it a uniquely intimate piece within his graphic oeuvre. Such dedicated copies are highly sought after, as they attest to a direct personal connection between Sutherland and the recipient.

Graham Vivian Sutherland is internationally acclaimed as one of the most influential British artists of the twentieth century. His ability to transform botanical and animal forms into psychological and symbolic landscapes has earned him worldwide recognition, reinforced by major institutional commissions, his role as a war artist, and his lasting impact on post-war British art. This dedicated print exemplifies both his expressive depth and the personal dimension that occasionally accompanied his works on paper.